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Sex Offender Charged in Federal Court

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- A West Tennessee sex offender already serving time in state prison has been indicted on federal weapons counts. Terry Britt most recently entered a best interest or guilty plea to charges in…

Fayette County Woman Charged with TennCare Fraud

This video is no longer available. FAYETTE COUNTY, Tenn.- A Fayette County woman has been charged with TennCare fraud and theft. Investigators said she received the state healthcare benefits, even though she was not eligible. Morgan Myers, 26, of Somerville…

Two Dead, Two Injured in Dyersburg Fire

This video is no longer available. DYERSBURG, Tenn.- An early morning fire in Dyersburg has claimed the lives of two children and injured another as well as an adult. Firefighters said they were called out around 1 a.m. Wednesday to…

Stanton Takes Stance in Metro Government Talks

This video is no longer available. STANTON, Tenn- As Haywood County and Brownsville officials decide whether to pursue a metro government, Stanton, the only other municipality in Haywood County has a unique situation. "Stanton is not part of the county…

Mother of Eight Loses Everything in Fire

This video is no longer available. CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. - A Chester County mother of eight is homeless after a devastating fire. Firefighters told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News it only took about 10 minutes for the home to become a…

Marathoner Vows to Return to Boston

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-A West Tennessee runner has made makes plans to run the Boston Marathon again. Scott Stader was not far from the finish line when the bombs went off Monday. “Well, some people have…

UU Students Pray and Fast

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-Anika Strand is Senior Class President at Union University. She is one of hundreds of students fasting and praying for the next leader of the University. "He's the president of our university. The…

Senate passes Haslam budget proposal

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Haslam's $32.8 billion spending plan has passed the Senate. The proposal carried by Republican Majority Leader Mark Norris of Collierville was unanimously approved 32-0 on Wednesday. The House was to take up the measure…

Two Dozen Current and Former IRS Employees facing Charges

This video is no longer available. MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Twenty-four current and former Internal Revenue Service employees have been charged related to fraudulently obtaining more than $250,000 in government benefits. According to a news release, 13 of the current and…

Federal officials deny bombing suspect is in custody

BOSTON (AP) - Federal officials deny that Boston Marathon bombing suspect is in custody. Previous AP Story - BOSTON (AP) - A law enforcement official briefed on the investigation says a suspect has been taken into custody in the Boston…

Official: Arrest imminent in marathon bombing

BOSTON (AP) - A suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings is about to be arrested, a law enforcement official briefed on the investigation said Wednesday. The official was not authorized to divulge details of the investigation and spoke to The…

Camden Woman Finished Boston Marathon just before Explosions

CAMDEN, Tenn. - Jennifer Pierce landed back in Tennessee just hours after living through the traumatic events of the Boston Marathon. Pierce said she has always had a passion for running and never thought her passion would be a life-threatening…

Family Grieves After Gibson Co. Inmate Beating Death

This video is no longer available. HUMBOLDT, Tenn. - The family of the young man killed during a Gibson County jail brawl spoke out tonight as they gathered to make funeral arrangements. Emotions and pain ran deep as loved one…

Martin Leaders Estatic with MTD Expansion

This video is no longer available. WEAKLEY CO., Tenn.- MTD Consumer group announced Monday it would be expanding its facility and adding 225 new jobs to the northwest Tennessee area. "This is very good news," said Martin Mayor Randy Brundige.…

12-Year-Old Accused of Gun Crime

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Jackson police have charged a 12-year-old boy.after officers say the pre-teen admitted to firing a stolen handgun several times Monday night in his east Jackson neighborhood. Terry Jones, 20, has also been…

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